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Growing an Urban Apple Orchard in Chimborazo Park
Enrichmond and The Martin Agency have come together to create an Urban Apple Orchard in Church Hill’s Chimborazo Park. Starting with a kickstarter campaign now underway, the two organizations plan to...
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Calling Citizen Scientists! The Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Needs You
Across the world, Ornithologists conduct research on over ten thousand known species of birds. But because birds are constantly moving around huge areas, how can scientists track them accurately?...
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New "Kaleidoscope in Nature" Brings Science, Nature and Arts Together for Kids
The Green Adventure Project was named the 2014 recipient of the Prana Fund Award. The award will be used to expand the “Kaleidoscope in Nature” summer program series in which Green Adventure Project...
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Time for the 2014 Great Blue Heron Rookery Walks
This Saturday, March 8th, begins the 2014 season for the Great Blue Heron Rookery walks along the James River.
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How Green is Your School?
Green schools are popping up throughout the nation and receive this title based on a variety of components. Organizations such as Virginia Naturally in our home state recognize schools that are making...
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DIY Earth Day Activities: Seed Bombs and a Wormery
How are you celebrating Earth Day? Why not teach your kids how to make two really cool things - a Wormery and Seed Bombs. They’re good for our Earth!Ever tried making and throwing Seed Bombs? Check out...
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Richmonders Celebrate Earth Day Right
In 1970, the first Earth Day was declared by the United Nations. Celebrated every April 22nd, the celebration of the beautiful planet we live on has spread to 192 countries around the world. If you’re...
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BYOB: Bring Your Own Bug to Explore the Outdoors!
Do you and your kids love bugs? Have some bugs at home you’d like to know more about?
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What a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood at Explore the Outdoors 2014!
What a wonderful day we had on Sunday May 4th at Explore the Outdoors! Over 3500 people joined us here at the station and in Huguenot park to learn about all of the great outdoor, environmental and...
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PBS KIDS Debuts New Environmental Science Web Program “Plum Landing”
PBS KIDS recently launched a new web-based program on environmental science called Plum Landing. A digital adventure designed to engage 6- to 9-year olds in environmental science through animated and...
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Water You Doing This Summer?
Are you ready for the hot, sunny promise of summer? As you prepare for the joys of the season, don’t forget: when temperatures rise, your consumption of resources does, too.
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Ecology School Ignites Love of the James
Have you ever spent the night on an island in the middle of the James River? Have you ever kissed a fish? Or have you ever cared enough about the water in the James River to conduct water quality tests...
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Footprints on the James
Students all over central Virginia learn about the James River Watershed every year in their science and history classes. The James has played an integral part in Virginia’s human and natural history....
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Save the Date for Explore the Outdoors 2016
We had a blast this year at Explore the Outdoors! Over 4,000 kids, their parents and friends joined us here at the station and in adjacent Huguenot Park for an afternoon of science exploration and fun....
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Growing Up Wild: Connecting Kids To Nature Has Powerful Impact
For Alex Wilke, a Virginia mom who is also a staff member at The Nature Conservancy, nature isn’t just a profession; it’s a passion that she wants to share with her children. Wilkes hopes that by...
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Fossil Hunting at York River State Park
Article by:Karen M. Layou, Ph.D., Professor of Geology, Reynolds Community College -- Are you looking for an outdoor activity for fossil lovers and their families? Get everyone outside for some fossil...
View ArticleFlora and Fauna of Virginia Environmental Education Conference
Do you know how to make household cleaners? How about solar energy? As an educator, how do you get families involved in learning about the environment? And, as a student, how do you find out about...
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Growing an Urban Apple Orchard in Chimborazo Park
Enrichmond and The Martin Agency have come together to create an Urban Apple Orchard in Church Hill’s Chimborazo Park. Starting with a kickstarter campaign now underway, the two organizations plan to...
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The Birds and the Bees: National Pollinator Week
Article by: Ashley M. Moulton, Environmental Educator/Master Gardener Coordinator, Chesterfield County. – It’s time to talk about the birds and the bees – and the butterflies, bats and beetles. The...
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Green Team Creates "Pocket Park"
Groundwork RVA’s Green Team demonstrates with the installation of a “Pocket Park” on North 25th Street that youth can have a transformative impact on the fabric of a city.
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